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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was revealed 5 years earlier than the WB350F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A1100 IS scores vs the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Samsung WB350F

 A1100 IS WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon A1100 IS

 WB350F A1100 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 59 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung WB350F

 A1100 IS WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1100 IS versus the WB350F.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and WB350F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and WB350F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB350F to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
26
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (276g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
34
rather wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (276g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSamsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Samsung WB350F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $160 $260